Friday, August 22, 2014

Sunflower Burst

Sunflower Burst 14 x 11 oil on canvas
Several weeks ago I went to Farmers Market to get cucumbers and saw these gorgeous sunflowers, ordinarily sunflowers don't call to me to be painted, but these DID and I rushed home , forgot about the cucumbers and painted this to almost completion while the flowers were fresh, these are different colors than I usually use and a bit looser style but had a blast and as the title tells you the Sunflower Blast made my day.
Needless to say, some of us artists are easily entertained.

About Me

I was born, raised and have lived most of my life in the Red River Valley of ND,MN. with a five year stay in AZ.I have painted since I was ten years old and have taught oil painting and pastel workshops for many years. I have 5 children and 4 stepchildren, all grown. I teach painting to anyone who wants to learn,We raise a very large garden and share produce with neighbors and foodshelves. I am an ambitious canner and preserver of many types. I cannot imagine my life without painting and sharing the gift with others.